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Real Madrid flop has no desire to leave Santiago Bernabeu this summer
Ahead of a potential squad overhaul in the coming summer, it is given that multiple existing stars in the Real Madrid team could end up leaving the club at the end of the season.
One of the players poised to depart Santiago Bernabeu is Eden Hazard. The former Chelsea superstar has found little to no success since joining the club in 2019, for a fee in excess of €100 million. With just seven goals to his name, the move has evidently not worked out well for the club.
Hazard’s current contract expires in 2024, with many expecting Real Madrid to sanction his sale in the coming summer, in order to recoup some amount of revenue.
However, according to Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, Hazard has no plans to leave the Bernabeu. His family is well-settled in Madrid and it appears the player himself wants to see out his contract until 2024, rather than moving elsewhere in the summer.
Hazard is well aware of his struggles at Madrid. But he does not want to contemplate an exit due to several reasons, including his family. Not to mention, one of Hazard’s sons, Leo, has recently joined the Real Madrid youth academy.
Hazard is one of the highest earners in the Real Madrid squad and he has no plans to give up his salary, knowing he may not get a better elsewhere.
The Belgian is also not in talks with any other clubs over a potential move away from the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season. Hazard, therefore, is following the route paved by Gareth Bale, Isco and even Mariano Diaz – remaining at Madrid against the club’s will.
However, there is a possibility Hazard may consider an exit. That is if the former Chelsea starlet, who retired from the Belgian national team recently, receives an offer from the United States. But that remains only a possibility for now.
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Carlos Espi reacts after scoring match-winning goal in Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: ‘Starting like this is a dream’
Carlos Espi is becoming Real Madrid’s unlikely late-game specialist.
The 21-year-old once again came off the bench to rescue Jose Mourinho’s side, this time scoring the 91st-minute winner in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Elche.
It was his second goal for the club, and both have arrived at crucial moments.
Speaking to Real Madrid TV after the match, Espi could barely contain his excitement.
“I’m so happy—the happiest man in the world. I try to help the team any way I can, and every time I step onto the field, I give it my all and come away feeling great.
“Starting like this has been a dream. This isn’t over yet; we’re going to keep going because we have Sunday’s match coming up.
Carlos Espi winning goal in Elche vs Real Madrid game. Mbappe assist. pic.twitter.com/STJBV3ikQL
— Daily Foot Vibes (@dailyfootvibes) September 16, 2026
“This is a team effort. All of us who take the field make the most of our opportunities and give it our all,” he began.
Espi keeps making his minutes count
There is a growing pattern to Espi’s involvement. Even though he has yet to start a match for the first team, that has not stopped him from making an impact.
His first goal arrived against Espanyol in Real Madrid’s opening game, when another late strike helped secure the result.
Against Elche, he was required again after Real Madrid surrendered a two-goal lead and suddenly found themselves in serious trouble.
Espi eventually appeared at the back post in the 91st minute and finished the move to give Mourinho’s team all three points.
The youngster shared the credit with his teammates, but he also had special praise for the player who supplied his decisive moment.
That assist came from Kylian Mbappe, whose presence has made Espi’s route into the starting XI particularly difficult.
“It’s unbelievable—it’s crazy to watch him train and play. In this case, he set me up for the goal, and I’m very happy for him, too.”
First Madrid derby already has Espi excited
The timing of Espi’s latest contribution could hardly be more interesting, as Real Madrid now face Atletico Madrid on Sunday, giving the forward an opportunity to experience his first Madrid derby.
“I’m really looking forward to it—I’m so excited. It’s my first derby here, and we’re going to go for it.”
For Mourinho, Espi is a useful option when matches become chaotic. He may not yet be a regular starter, but his two appearances on the scoresheet have carried considerably more weight than the minutes he has played.
